
Section 3: Checklists & Maneuvering Suggestions
First Thing Each Day
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Check engine oil, coolant.
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Check under-engine oil pads. Okay?
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Check fuel tank levels, fuel valve settings
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Check holding tank indicator in head. Need pumping?
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Turn off anchor light if illuminated.
Starting Engines
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All lines clear of propeller and on deck.
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Items running on AC evaluated vis-a-vis the Inverter and Generator.
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Battery selector switch on “Both”.
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Appropriate DC breakers "On".
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Thruster breaker and Electronic Engine Control breaker "On".
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Shore Power/Generator switch to “Gen”
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DC panel “Stabilizer” breaker must be “ON” before engine start!
See 4.45.
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Shift levers in “neutral/idle”.
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Lift control switch cover, press control selector switch. Neutral lamp “On”.
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Engine key switches "On".
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Push start buttons.
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If engines do not turn over, see “What to Do If”.
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Center
stabilizers
see page 4.45.
Leaving Dock
(Only 3-4 minute engine warmup required!]
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Aft Side deck bulwark doors closed!
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Shore power switch “Off”.
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Shore power cord removed, stowed on board.
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Fenders hauled aboard and stowed.
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Lines and other deck gear secure/stowed.
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Doors and hatches closed and secured as appropriate.
Underway
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Helmsperson on watch at all times.
To use stabilizers, see page 4.45.
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RPM under 1400 until engines warm to 140°, extended RPM’s under 2350.
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Wake effects always in mind.
If Engines are to be Shutdown or Vessel will be Stopped or Reversed
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Press & hold “Center” on stabilizer control panel & confirm on bar graphs.
Approaching Dock
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Press & hold “Center” on stabilizer control panel & confirm on bar graphs.
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Bulwark doors closed
& fenders out as appropriate.
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Bow line OUTSIDE stanchions and bloused around toward midships.
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Engine dead slow, thruster breakers “On” for maneuvering.
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Mate ready to secure stern first (in most circumstances).
Section 3A: Operating Checklists 3.1